Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Stoneham, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The role performs vehicle maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, component inspections and repairs, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic issues. Technicians use diagnostic computers when applicable, shop management systems, and electronic documentation, and work in accordance with safety, DOT, MOT, and other applicable compliance requirements. The position also includes customer and driver interaction, facility maintenance, and other operational support duties as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed hourly pay is $35.75. Ryder provides tools and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The role requires driving Ryder vehicles; the employee must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, background check, and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years combining classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform required repairs.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties required for operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO beginning on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
$100 certification bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Toolbox/tool allowance.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Employee referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.